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2023 Kia Sorento: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 286 complaints about the 2023 Kia Sorento with NHTSA, and it has 4 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
286
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
4
on record
Fuel economy
37 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$5,514
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 24 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | 37 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | 34 mpg |
| Automatic (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | All-Wheel Drive | 34 mpg |
Recalls
Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System › Fan/MotorSep 25, 2025 · campaign 25V649000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Sorento vehicles. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor wiring harness may be inadequate, which can result in a fire.
Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › CameraAug 31, 2023 · campaign 23V610000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2022-2023 Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, and Sorento Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) vehicles. The mounting clips for the rearview camera may break, which can cause the rearview camera image not to appear properly on the display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Equipment › Other › LabelsAug 15, 2023 · campaign 23V579000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2023 Sorento vehicles. The air bag warning labels on the driver and front passenger sun visors may detach. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Trailer HitchesSep 19, 2022 · campaign 22V703000
Kia America, Inc. (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Sorento, 2021-2022 Sorento Hybrid (HEV), 2022-2023 Sorento Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV), and 2017-2022 Sportage vehicles equipped with a tow hitch harness installed as original equipment, or purchased as an accessory through a Kia dealership. Debris and moisture accumulation on the tow hitch harness module printed circuit board (PCB) may cause an ele
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Other years of the Kia Sorento
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2023 Kia Sorento have?
Owners have filed 286 complaints with NHTSA: electrical system (49), engine & cooling (49), driver-assist & stability (45). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2023 Kia Sorento have?
4 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2023 Kia Sorento get?
Up to 37 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.